Welcome to Bridestowe School: About us

﻿In 2012 Bridestowe school was amongst the top ten schools in Devon (310 Primary Schools). In 2013, based on attainment and progress in English and Mathematics, we were ranked in the top 5% of English schools. In 2014 and 2015 Bridestowe was in the top 2% of the nation's primary schools for results in the teaching of phonics (early reading).

Bridestowe Primary School is in the centre of the village of Bridestowe and at the heart of the local community. Education has been provided on this site since the 1860s. We currently have a roll of 78 children aged between 4 and 11 years.

Set in spacious grounds on the edge of Dartmoor National Park - the school is part of the Dartmoor Federation, a group of five local schools with one executive governing body. Boasley Cross, Exbourne and Lydford Primary schools as well as Okehampton College, where the majority of our children receive their secondary education, make up the Dartmoor Federation. Our policies are that of the Dartmoor Federation and these can be found here. The individual Heads of School’s work closely together to oversee the best possible learning opportunities for our children. Bridestowe School is a founder member of The Dartmoor Co-Operative Learning Trust and also part of the Okehampton Learning Community. This gives us vital links with other local primaries where we can compete at sports tournaments/festivals and other wider curriculum events. We also have excellent links with 'Treetops' pre-school - also located in the village.

We have a track record of very high academic success and excellent progress for our pupils. Our challenge is to maintain this academic success and strive to improve even further. Our vision is to create an outstanding primary school. We have very high expectations of what our children may achieve and we strive to create a positive learning environment where children develop the confidence to work co-operatively and cope with the challenges that life presents. We are committed to supporting disadvantaged children and strive to ensure that social disadvantage does not mean under-achievement at school (see our Pupil Premium Statement in 'Newsletters' section). We have musical productions each year and provide many wider opportunities for the children. With a superb computer suite, we deliver discrete IT lessons as well as providing a wonderful resource for research and fun. Our older children have their own iPad Air tablet for use in school each day.

We are a 'healthy' school, and participate in many sporting events. With two tarmac playgrounds, a level playing field and an excellent adventure playground, we are well equipped for outdoor education. Years 4, 5 and 6 attend a variety of residentials, comprising of camping, 'Outdoor Adventure' in Cornwall and a London trip. Our comprehensive environmental area, with pond, indigenous trees and plants - offers another dimension for stimulating education.​